I about to start supporting my adult daughter through her SCT and I am trying to plan for the best way to manage her laundry, my own clothes and items she wants with her (craft materials, books etc).
I have sourced zip lock bags. Now my research indicates that air drying clothes may not be good. Am i going down a panic rabit hole, or should i get myself a tumble drier?
Also, how can we sterilise books/magazines or should these be avoided?
Hi ,
What hospital is your daughter going to ?
My son is in great ormand Street hospital at the moment. We have to wash his clothes on 60° and tumble dryer them to stop germs. Use disposable face clothes that the hospital have provided due to germs on flannels when they are hang dryed unless you are going to wah them everytime ? We have brought a load of cotton clothes as they are very good in a 60 wash and have not shrunk. You can take anything in that is wipeable or brand new. I would suggest taking in a water bottle adwell or a few that can be sterilised in the provided steriliser on the ward.
Hi Samantha, thank you for your advice - She is going to Bristol Royal Infirmary. I was going to get some gentle face wipes and then wash them. Are the disposable ones soft enough, do you think? good advice on the water bottle - what size bottle do you use?
Yes the disposable ones are very good lovley a soft on sensitive skin. Basically face wipes with nothing on but bigger. And we have 2x 500ml bottles , so we have one clean ready the next day . If you have any more questions then just ask x
It sounds like you’re being really sensible and rational, preparing as best you can ‘for the unknown’ and all the potential dangers.
Don’t forget it’s a learning journey and you are doing the best you can, if you want to wipe book covers etc …why not? … if you’re not sure if the cat walked over them- it might be a good idea.
Maybe write yourself a little check list (or make yourself a little 3 point tick list in your head) to help keep yourself on the side of reason and out of the panic mode. You’re right, there is a danger, but you could see it as learning to negotiate the potential dangers-which are endless and sometimes bizarre. So you’re not silly, but cautious.
It’s a fine line, and in the beginning you’ll probably question a lot of things you’re doing. But don’t doubt yourself, you’re doing great. She’s lucky to have such a very engaged, active loving Mum.
I had my bmt nearly 6 years ago , I used sterile dispossible cloths and mild shower gel
My cloths were washed normally , none of my books and knitting were sterilised
Don’t over think things 
thank you for your kind words and advice
thats so reassuring, thank you